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City
The best tips for parking in Downtown Austin
Parking in the city doesn’t have to be hard or expensive if you heed these tips from your friendly neighborhood editor at ATXtoday.
September 18, 2025 03:33 PM
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Laura Figi
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Food
5 reader-nominated local bakeries in Austin
We asked you to nominate your favorite businesses to celebrate National Small Business Week.
May 10, 2023
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Laura Figi
A crowd of people wait in line to get into the House of Torment
Events
It is Halfway to Halloween in Austin
In ATX, you don’t have to wait until October to celebrate scary season.
May 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
The tasting room at William Chris Vineyards, as seen from outside.
Food
Drink award-winning wine at William Chris Vineyards
Texas vineyards are the second-most visited wine region in the US.
May 5, 2023
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London Gibson
The Moody Center's entrance, from outside
Culture
5 milestones the Moody Center reached in its first year as an arena
We’re celebrating one trip around the sun for the Moody Center, Austin’s newest signature stadium.
May 3, 2023
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London Gibson
A couple standing on the balcony at the Moody Center, with the Austin skyline in the background.
Real Estate
Envisioning Austin’s architectural future with Gensler Austin
We spoke with Kirsten Cessna and Todd Runkle, co-managing directors of the architecture firm behind some of Austin’s most iconic buildings.
May 3, 2023
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London Gibson
A hand spreading burrata on a piece of bread over the plate.
Food
Mother’s Day restaurant specials in Austin
We’ve hit the mother lode of Mother’s Day brunch specials
May 2, 2023
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Laura Figi
The door of the vault in the Driskill lobby, which reads "American National Bank"
Culture
Fun facts we learned on the Driskill hotel’s history tour
The Austin institution recently opened up its guided history tour to the public, so we took a trip downtown.
May 1, 2023
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London Gibson
A close-up of tuna tostadas, topped with avocado and crispy leeks.
Food
Mexico-based restaurant La Popular opens in Austin
Let’s go on a trip from CDMX ➡️ ATX.
April 26, 2023
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Laura Figi
A woman stands facing a Rothko painting at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Play
The ultimate road trip to Houston
Hit the road and head to Houston — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
April 24, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Lutie's dining room, which has checkered tiled floor and an ornate bar. The ceiling is draped in plants and round green spheres.
Restaurants
The story behind Lutie’s Garden Restaurant
The restaurant is the only part of the resort open to the public.
April 19, 2023
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London Gibson
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A top-down view of a vibrant brunch spread served on wooden boards. The left board features a breaded chicken breast topped with fresh arugula and onions, accompanied by a dollop of creamy white dressing. The center board showcases an assortment of dips, including hummus, beet hummus, and a creamy spread garnished with pomegranate seeds, alongside sliced cucumbers and triangles of pita bread. The right board displays an open-faced avocado toast topped with a fried egg, sesame seeds, and greens.
Food
Take a bite: ATXtoday’s must-try dishes from local restaurants
Get our personalized recommendations for some of the best dishes in town — at least in our opinion — so you can find your new favorite plate.
April 18, 2025
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Laura Figi
The Barton Springs Salamander, a small aquatic amphibian with a speckled brown body and pale spots. It has feathery, pink external gills near its head and tiny limbs. The salamander is resting on a rocky surface underwater, blending with its surroundings.
Travel and Outdoors
What you may not know about the Barton Springs Salamander
Meet the endangered Barton Springs Salamander, a vibrant amphibian that calls Austin’s natural springs home.
April 18, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A table at Oribello's has a birria pizza, ube pancakes, and two Purple Ube-Ritas.
Food
Ube, birria + brunch: Oribello’s is Austin’s new hub for Filipino flavors
Meet the brothers behind Oribello’s, a new bar and kitchen on West 37th Street that will have you seeing purple.
April 16, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
An aeriel view of a work truck applying a sealcoat treatment to a street in an Austin neighborhood.
City
It’s street maintenance season in Austin. Here’s what to know
Find out if your neighborhood will be affected by ongoing street maintenance work + what to do if it is.
April 16, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A bottle of Desert Door sotol on the rocky ground next to a golden easter egg and a spiky plant.
Events
Try This: Adult Easter egg hunts in Austin
Who says the kids should have all the fun? Here are four Easter egg hunts where everybunny 21 and up can relive the nostalgia.
April 15, 2025
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Laura Figi
People sitting at picnic tables on the dock outside Mozart's Coffee Roasters, with Lake Austin in the background.
Play
Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Austin
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Austin’s many beautiful patios.
April 14, 2025
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City
Artwork inside the Austin Convention Center rehomed
Ahead of the Austin Convention Center’s demolition, find out the fate of four legacy art installations that once called the facility home.
April 14, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A view of Austin south of Lady Bird Lake includes the South 1st Street bridge and The Catherine apartments.
City
What Austin’s new building codes mean for local housing
Six newly adopted building codes will require air conditioning in all buildings, allow single-stairway designs, mandate electric vehicle infrastructure, and more.
April 11, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Aerial view of a large two-story home with a tile roof surrounded by dense trees and greenery, located in a hilly suburban neighborhood. The home features a wide driveway, well-maintained landscaping, and is set against a scenic backdrop of a golf course with a sand trap. The sky is painted with vibrant pink, purple, and blue hues from the setting sun.
Real Estate
Swing into luxury: 3 golf course homes for sale in Austin
Explore three stunning homes for sale in Austin with golf course views, resort-style pools, and outdoor living spaces.
April 11, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Outdoor seating area at Pins Mechanical Co. in Austin, Texas, featuring a large yellow sign on a dark gray brick wall. Red plastic bins for games are arranged in the foreground, and wooden picnic tables and green bean bag chairs are set up under a canopy. A television screen displays a broadcast of The Masters golf tournament.
Business
Take a first look inside Pins Mechanical Co. at St. Elmo’s
Pins Mechanical Co. brings throwback games, yard hangs, and quirky cocktails to the St. Elmo District starting Thursday, April 17.
April 10, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal